CRP and Thrombocytopenia: The recruited H7N9 patients generally presented an early decrease of WBC count, thrombocytopenia, abnormal liver function (increased levels of AST, Lactate dehydrogenase LDH & decreased albumin) and increased levels of myocardial enzymes (CK- creatine kinase & its isoenzyme CK-MB), CRP, amylase and D-Dimer.